Local centurion celebrates his birthday

By Joan Janzen

Local centurion Morley Crosson turned 100 years of age on December 9, 2023, at which time the celebration had to be delayed. Morley and his wife, Aileen, reside at Heritage Manor. Aileen will also be celebrating her 100th birthday this year on December 3. The couple has been married for 77 years!

Morley Crosson turned 100 years old on December 9, 2023, and his wife Aileen will also celebrate her 100th birthday on December 3 of this year. Family and friends gathered at Heritage Manor, where the couple resides, for a birthday celebration. Scott Holloway, President of Kindersley Legion Branch No. 57, and Legion member Ellen Krepps, presented two gifts to Morley. Photo by Judy Becker

Their daughter, Judy Becker, said Aileen had always wanted a summer picnic, so on Tuesday, August 27, the staff at the Manor opened the doors to the courtyard for the birthday celebration.

Twenty-six family and friends attended the occasion, including Scott Holloway, President of Kindersley Legion Branch No. 57, and Legion member Ellen Krepps. Morley had served in WWII, and Scott presented him with two gifts: a plaque from Saskatchewan Command with a poem from WWI on it and a beautiful quilt from Quilts of Valour.